Description
Learn how to prepare lobster tail with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of the lobster tail down the center.
- Gently pull the lobster meat out, leaving it attached at the base.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tail on the grill or in the oven.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the meat is opaque.
- Remove and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh lobster tails for best flavor.
- You can broil instead of grilling if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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